Ys X: Nordics
- March 13, 2024
- PH3 GmbH
Get on Steam"Ys X: Nordics" is an action RPG available on Steam, featuring the adventurer Adol Christin in a new adventure. The Early Bird Purchase Bonus includes exclusive items and the Digital Deluxe Edition contains various DLCs and costume sets. The game promises fast-paced combat and exploration in a stunning world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is considered one of the best in the Ys series, providing a lot of enjoyment in 2024.
- The emotional storyline, particularly the interactions with the characters, adds depth and sweetness to the experience.
- The naval battles are surprisingly fun and engaging, making them a highlight of the gameplay.
- The PC port suffers from severe optimization issues, including frame drops, random crashes, and freezing during loading.
- There is a lack of proper keybinding support for keyboard and mouse, making the controls frustrating for PC players.
- The game has been criticized for poor quality assurance, leading to a disappointing experience for fans of the franchise.
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has seen significant improvements on PC, now running stably at 120fps without crashes. However, performance issues persist on the Steam Deck, with frame rates dropping to the low 20s, leading to dissatisfaction among users who find the current state unacceptable.
“They fixed the PC optimization issue; the game runs at a stable 120fps with no crashing now.”
“The current state of optimization has significantly improved, making the gameplay experience much smoother and more enjoyable.”
“The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, resulting in better performance and stability across various systems.”
“In my preliminary testing yesterday, I can mostly explain the poor performance seen by many.”
“This is likely part of the reason why so many have issues and partly why the performance is so poor on the Steam Deck, where I am seeing frame rates in the lower 20s.”
“All I can say is that the current state of things is unacceptable, and I can't see how XESS can fix this either, unless CLE and their likely subcontractor improve performance somehow.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics of Ys10 are praised for their quality, especially on higher-end systems like the 3080, although some users note that the game runs at 30 fps in certain areas. Players appreciate the visual experience, particularly when transitioning from the Switch to PC.
“I've already enjoyed Ys 10 on the Switch; however, I couldn't wait for the Steam release to come out and play this masterpiece with stunning graphics.”
“The game runs at 30 fps in the first area with monsters on a 3080 graphics card.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from a modern game.”
“Textures are blurry and the overall visual fidelity is disappointing.”
